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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.90, 1,331.10 and 614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.90, 1,331.10 and 614.52 is: 921.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.90 : 1,331.10 = 614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.90/1,331.10 = 614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.90x = 1,331.10 × 614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.90x = 817,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,987.57/887.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.27

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